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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,319.83, 321,414.10 and 148,184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,319.83, 321,414.10 and 148,184.95 is: 222,232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,319.83 : 321,414.10 = 148,184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,319.83/321,414.10 = 148,184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,319.83x = 321,414.10 × 148,184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,319.83x = 47,628,732,337.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,628,732,337.80/214,319.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,232.04

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